Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Welcome to your one-stop Thanksgiving dinner resource. We've gathered all your traditional menu faves, from Thanksgiving appetizers to desserts and every course in-between.

Roast Turkey with Sausage Stuffing

Let's talk turkey! Our step-by-step instructions show how easy it is to stuff a turkey and roast it to golden deliciousness. Curious about how to thaw or carve a turkey? We have articles on those, too! Or check out our collection of turkey tips for more expert info.

Fig-Prosciutto Crostini

These toasty, jam-smeared appetizers are our go-to for three reasons: 1) they're delish; 2) they feed a crowd (24 servings!); and 3) they're quick—as in 15 minutes! Curious how to plan and store appetizers? We wrote the Thanksgiving appetizer rulebook.

Mashed Potato Layer Bake

We may have created the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish. This creamy mashed potato bake features baking potatoes AND sweet, as well as three types of cheese. No gravy required here—but make some for the turkey, if you'd like!

Easy Cauliflower & Broccoli au Gratin

It just isn't Thanksgiving without veggies au gratin. So we tucked cauliflower and broccoli below cheesy crumbs to create this quick, creamy casserole.

Butternut Squash Bake

You might associate toasty brown marshmallows with sweet potato casseroles, but trust us—butternut squash gives this classic side a whole new flavor dimension. We gave this sweet winter squash bake a little kick by adding cayenne pepper.

Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake

Exceeding pumpkin pie fans' expectations isn't hard—just transform their favorite flavor into creamy pumpkin cheesecake! These easy-to-serve holiday cheesecake bars are ideal if you're serving a crowd—one recipe feeds 16.

Creamy Two-Layer Pumpkin Pie

Ah, the most traditional Thanksgiving dessert: pie! Three creamy layers form this easy pie: one of pudding, one of COOL WHIP, and one fluffy mix of both! No worries if you're a fan of that other classic flavor—we have tons of pecan pie recipes, too.